Database Reference
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Summary
In this chapter, we discussed some programming flavors. You perceived working with
geodatabases from a completely different angle. The chapter demonstrates two methods for
programming geodatabases, Python and model builder. Python took the lion's share in this
chapter; at first, you learned how to work with basic Python scripting. Then, you were in-
troduced to the
arcpy
module built by Esri, which allows Python to tap into the power of
ArcGIS and do much more. You dove deep into Python by solving a real-world problem
from the ground up using Python. Then, you learned about the model builder and how you
can combine and mash up multiple geoprocessing tools to create more sophisticated tools.
Unlike Python, the model builder requires no programming skills to work on, which makes
it desirable for many users.
In the next chapter, we will discuss how to install, configure, and administer an enterprise
geodatabase with Microsoft SQL Server Express from scratch. Enterprise geodatabases are
powerful, support multiusers, and are recommended for a large number of users.
